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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.63, 18,440.06 and 7,394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.63, 18,440.06 and 7,394.16 is: 10,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.63 : 18,440.06 = 7,394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.63/18,440.06 = 7,394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.63x = 18,440.06 × 7,394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.63x = 136,348,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,348,754.05/13,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.74

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